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Fact check: Number 10 North and football tickets on the NHS?

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Monty Don's tribute to dog Patti has Gardeners' World fans fearing the worst

The 71-year-old previously praised his dogs for helping him through depression and ‘simmering anxiety’

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Meg Mason’s novel about a sad, divorcing festival worker asks: can books save your life?

I sometimes say that My Family and Other Animals – Gerald Durrell’s autobiographical novel from 1956 – saved my life. My mother pressed her dog-eared copy into my hands during a year I was hospitalised repeatedly for major depression.

The Conversation · Aug 3

The Largest Genetic Study of Fibromyalgia Found 26 Risk Regions, and One of Them Is Already a Drug Target

A Nature Medicine study of 2.5 million adults found 26 genetic regions linked to fibromyalgia and pointed to nervous system pathways.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Could Your Gym Supplement Help Fight Depression? New Study Finds a Surprising Clue in Creatine

A new review finds creatine may help ease depression when combined with standard treatment, but mixed trial results mean more research is needed.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

After losing his savings in the Great Depression, Japanese immigrant George Masa kept hiking the Smokies with a homemade measuring wheel; his photographs helped build support for a national park

George Masa, a dedicated Japanese immigrant, played a vital role in preserving the Smoky Mountains through his detailed mapping and photography. His stunning images showcased the area's natural wonders, garnering support from influential advocates like John D. Rockefeller Jr. Even as he faced financial ruin during the Great Depression, Masa…

The Times of India · Jul 29

'Five years ago I decided to take my own life. With support, I very narrowly avoided going through with it' – Why one cyclist is riding 4,000km after a stranger saved his life

After overcoming his own struggles with suicidal thoughts, Martin Hills is riding from North Wales to the southernmost point of Spain on his 36-year-old Kona Explosif to encourage men to open up and talk about their mental health

Cycling News · Jul 29

“It is as though the part of the brain that sends out invitations to participate in life has temporarily misplaced the guest list”: Carly Simon opens up about her battles with Parkinson’s, depression and apathy

Singer-songwriter releases her first album in 17 years next month

MusicRadar · Jul 28

From the Great Depression to Japanese-American internment, Dorothea Lange's camera bore witness to some of the darkest moments in US history

A forthcoming retrospective celebrates one of the most morally urgent photographers of the 20th century

Digital Camera World · Jul 28

FDA Is Policing Online Ketamine Sellers While the Approved Supply That Would Displace Them Stays Short

FDA warned more than a dozen websites selling unapproved ketamine while approved injectable supply stays short. What patients should know.

Medical Daily · Jul 28